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H.R. 2160 (111th)

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009

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Introduced

29 April 2009

Last action

1 May 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

Sponsors

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]

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14 August 2025

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Summary

Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) study the uses and capabilities of amateur radio communications in emergencies and disaster relief; (2) use the expertise of the American Radio Relay League in the study; and (3) report to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 May 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

    Source: Committee

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